A5101666516- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Physical Activity and Health
- Psychosocial Factors Impacting Youth
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Educational Systems and Policies
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Technology and Data Analysis
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Diabetes Management and Research
Oregon Health & Science University
2016-2025
National Security Research Institute
2021
Korean Association for Public Security Administration
2021
University of Portland
2020
University of Michigan
2013-2019
Kyonggi University
2018
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2011-2015
Keimyung University
2014-2015
Epidemic Intelligence Service
2013-2015
University High School
2014
Background: Previous studies have shown race/ethnicity, particularly African American and/or Hispanic status, to be a predictor of overweight/obese status in children. However, these failed adjust for low socioeconomic (SES). This study assessed whether race/ethnicity remained an independent childhood obesity when accounting variations SES (low-income) among communities Massachusetts. Methods: was based on 2009 summarized data from 68 Massachusetts school districts with 111,799 students...
Some studies show an association between ADHD and impaired balance/gait in children. However, it remains largely unexplored whether such exists adults. We explore that this study. This cross-sectional study included 45 adults aged 17 to 21 (25 with, 20 without ADHD), most obtained from a longitudinal cohort beginning childhood. measured using objective measures inertial sensors during the Instrumented Stand Walk Test. Demographics severity of symptoms were via questionnaires. Young with...
Health-related stigma is associated with depression, but there a lack of studies examining the cancer in Arab patients. The purpose this study was to establish reliability and validity newly developed, culturally sensitive measure among women breast cancer.The sample consisted 59 who were Muslim, on active oncology treatment. mean age 49 years (standard deviation = 8.31). Content assessed by calculating Validity Index (CVI) based ratings from seven experts. Convergent association depressive...
The manner in which mothers' and children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) sedentary time (ST) are associated across different settings (i.e., at home versus outside of the home, on weekdays weekends) is not well understood. purposes this study were to: (Strong et al., 2005) describe associations between levels MVPA ST, (U.S. Department Health Human Services, 2008) determine how setting characteristics moderate associations. We used baseline data from University Michigan...
Objective: Among U.S. children, ADHD epidemiological estimates (3%-5%) vary significantly from case identification rates (over 11%), leading to confusion about true incidence and prevalence. We investigated the extent which this discrepancy could be resolved by definitional issues through reexamining most cited survey of identification, National Survey Children’s Health (NSCH). Method: Using NSCH 2007/2008 2011/2012, we stratified current status, severity, psychiatric comorbidity, medication...
Studies show that self-care improves diabetes mellitus (DM) outcomes; however, previous studies have focused on maintenance, and little is known about management. The objective of this study to examine the influence DM maintenance management number hospitalizations hospitalization days. A cohort design with secondary analysis data from Health Retirement Study 2002-2004 was used. Data 726 adults were analyzed logistic regression negative binomial adjusting for covariates. Self-care...
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines recommend youth participate in a variety of physical activities; however, few nationally representative studies describe the types and activity. This study assessed most frequently reported activities among U.S. high school students, examined association between meeting for aerobic activity (aerobic guideline).We analyzed data on 8628 students grades 9-12 from 2010 National Youth Nutrition Survey. Types were by identifying which each student past 7 days....
Abstract Background and Objectives Greater everyday decision-making involvement by persons living with dementia (PLWD) congruent appraisal between PLWDs their caregivers have been associated a better quality of life (QOL) for both members the dyad. However, no study has examined association appraisals QOL among African Americans. Research Design Methods A secondary analysis cross-sectional data from 62 American dyads was conducted. Multilevel latent class mixture modeling used to...
Objective: Both caregivers and the older adults they care for can experience declines in quality of life (QOL) over course dementia trajectory. Little research has examined QOL African-American even less persons with (PWDs), making it difficult to identify associated factors.Method: Guided by Negro Family as a Social System framework, secondary data analysis was used examine influence family structure, instrumental expressive role functions on sample 62 dyads (i.e. PWDs their caregivers)....
Depressive symptoms in Arab women with breast cancer (AWBC) Saudi Arabia can be influenced by spirituality, religiosity, social support, and cancer's stigma. Understanding the role of these factors raise awareness help create policies to improve care for patients. Yet, there is limited research addressing impact on depressive AWBC.The aim this study was investigate influencing AWBC Arabia.A cross-sectional design convenience sampling were used recruit 59 from oncology departments Jeddah,...
Background: Temperament activity level can serve as a proxy for nondeliberate and an important part of overall energy expenditure. However, little is known about any association between temperament children’s levels moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity. We examined whether in young children associated with later childhood midadolescence. also assessed if parenting behaviors moderate association. Methods: Data were obtained from 799 their mothers involved the National Institute...
Nurses have a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms from patient handling tasks such as lifting, transferring, and repositioning. Comorbidities may negatively affect engagement in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). However, limited data are available on the relationship between LTPA among nurses. The purpose this study was to describe LTPA, examine relationships symptoms, sociodemographics, body mass index with Cross-sectional employment characteristics, index, were collected...
Objective . The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between individual parent stressors (financial, legal, career, relationships, home safety, community medical, housing, authority, and prejudice) adolescent obesity in African American adolescents. Methods Data were from a cross section convenience sample 273 parent-child dyads (ages 11–19) Washtenaw County, Michigan. A subset 122 who completed child questionnaires included analysis. Parent assessed using Crisis Family...
We examined the prevalence of U.S. healthcare workers who met 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (2008 Guidelines), and relationships among meeting health behaviors, musculoskeletal symptoms, occupational- workplace- factors. estimated aerobic muscle-strengthening activity using data from 2015 National Health Interview Survey. Among 1,502 workers, 56.2% recommended guideline activity; 30.1% 25.3% both guidelines. Adjusting covariates, was associated with no history smoking,...